Véronique Sanson
(This album officially has no title, but it is sometimes referred to as
"L'Album blanc", or "C'est long, c'est court". This is the album which has involved the most work, and is one of Véronique's proudest. Released in May 1985.)


 

C'est long, c'est court:  First single release.  It's jovial, original, and immediately likeable.  Véro is at her best here.

Poussière de pollen:  Great musical intro which gets you interested from the start.  Nice guitar solo in it too.  No so fast, but a good easy listener. Il a tout ce que j'aime: First "B" side.  I like this, but not until it gets near the end.  It builds up into quite a respectable song, but it takes time.

Le temps est assassin:  The first Véronique Sanson track I heard, so it has a soft spot with me!  It's also a very popular track and indeed one of my early favourites.

Tout va bien:  Tout va short and sweet also!  Don't get me wrong, it's quite OK too.

J'y perds des plumes: Second single release.  A well known classic amongst Véronique's fans.  Featured at la Rochelle, 1994 sung with Maxime Le Forestier - great!  Interesting cover to the single... as if
someone went wild with some pens... or maybe it is "modern art"! Perhaps it was this guy Christopher Stills??!!

J'ai la musique au moins: Second "B" side.  This lovely track simmers with sophistication!  It's got that touch of originality to it making it a really beautiful song in a special way.  This is the way I love the piano
played.  It would have made a good "A" side.

Avec un homme comme toi:  Véro is on song.  A good "jamming session" sound.  One of those songs with a touch of "rock 'n' roll". C'est bizarre:  It is rather, not least for it's length (or lack of it).  The lull
before the magnum opus!

Ainsi s'en va la vie:  I imagine this as Véro's "Bohemian Rhapsody". Many different little melodies, and like several songs blended into one. Clearly a hard worked track, and very rewarding results.

 

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Revised: July 01, 2002.